School for Classics
PS/IS 429 — East New York, Brooklyn
A small, supportive, innovative community where every student is known, challenged, and empowered to grow.
Grades 9–12 • 200 students • A place where ancient wisdom meets modern aspiration.
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About Our School
Where every child belongs.
Since 2009, School for Classics has offered a rigorous humanities-based education for grades 9–12, blending critical thinking and creativity with emerging technologies like AI and immersive learning.
Our close-knit community fosters ethical leadership and innovative thinking, preparing students to navigate—and shape—a complex world with confidence and integrity.
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What We Offer
Our Programs
Classical foundations meet cutting-edge innovation.
Theater Arts
Our acclaimed Theater Arts program nurtures creativity and self-expression, empowering students to explore classical and contemporary works through performance and stagecraft.
Explore TheaterSTEM Research & Technology
From AI-powered learning to hands-on STEM research, students apply classical problem-solving to modern challenges, developing the skills to innovate and lead in a digital future.
Learn MoreHumanities & Ethical Leadership
Rooted in classical texts and critical discussion, our humanities program cultivates thoughtful, principled thinkers equipped to navigate complex ethical questions with wisdom and integrity.
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